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Sonoma

Napa's laid-back neighbor, with a historic plaza, California's last mission and family wineries along the Valley of the Moon.

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Best Time to Go
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Sonoma is being written. It's on the California list as Worth a Detour.

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